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noun sup·per \ ˈsə-pər \

Definition of supper

1 a :the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday

b :a social affair featuring a supper; especially :an evening social especially for raising funds

a church supper

2 :the food served as a supper

eat your supper

3 :a light meal served late in the evening

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Examples of supper in a Sentence

I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.
It's almost time for supper.
We took a walk after supper.
I had too much wine at supper.
He didn't come home for supper.

Recent Examples of supper from the Web

But his position coach said supper isn’t ready to be served.

— jeff mclane, Philly.com, "Derek Barnett poised to eat into Vinny Curry's playing time," 19 Aug. 2017
But even this sort of idyllic farm supper requires some cooking.

— david tanis, New York Times, "A Cool Solution for Hot Summer Nights," 4 Aug. 2017
Start with a Royal Hawaiian cocktail (and a show) at the supper club Mama Lion, just off 6th on Western.

— Los Angeles Magazine, "What Is LA’s Best Barhopping Street?," 1 Aug. 2017
Gourmet supper packages are available, as is a selection of items from Thornton’s Jazz Grill.

— lisa deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top weekend events: Marlon Wayans, Supergirl Surf Pro, Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows," 28 July 2017
Decor: Just like Jenny's food is a modern take on the classic supper club, so is the decor.

— erin gallagher, Post-Tribune, "Jenny's steaks are a cut above," 27 July 2017
Although no fees are charged for either the sessions or supper, a donation of $15 is suggested.

— marvin glassman, Jewish Journal, "Chabad offers summer series on relationships," 6 July 2017
That's a tiny segment of Wisconsin's economy but a serious blow to the outfitters, lodges, supper clubs and meat processors depending on hunting clientele.

— rick romell, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "With deer hunting woven into our cultural and economic fabric, a threat to the herd could turn catastrophic," 6 July 2017
To Boone's supporters at the $10 catfish supper and auction in Marion County, the distinction makes no sense.

— andrew wolfson, The Courier-Journal, "In some states, pot farmers get a free pass. In Kentucky, Cornbread Mafia leader Johnny Boone faces prison," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of supper

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

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First Known Use: 13th century

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Definition of supper for English Language Learners

: the evening meal
: a social event especially for raising money that takes place in the evening and includes a meal
: a light meal or snack that is eaten late in the evening

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noun sup·per \ ˈsə-pər \

Definition of supper for Students

1 :the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday

2 :refreshments served late in the evening especially at a social gathering

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